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KNEU 1250Thanks to an anonymous donor, the Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office is offering a reward of $2,000 dollars for information leading to the conviction of individuals who spray painted rocks in the canyon at the Flume Trailhead.
Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett County have joined with TriCounty Health Department in filing a joint lawsuit against “Big Pharma” opioid manufacturers and distributors. According to the June 7th press release, the 243-page Complaint states that the opioid crisis was created by misinformation, false claims, and marketing generated by the manufacturers and distributors of drugs.
Residents at Silver Pines Condominiums in Vernal were shocked Saturday morning to discover a massive hole in the outer wall of a first floor rental unit. According to Vernal City Police, officers were dispatched to 860 South Vernal Avenue at 7:15am on June 9th regarding extensive damage caused when a vehicle collided with the front of Apartment #R103.
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing a Deputy who saved a man’s life last week. Over the weekend, Deputy Derrick Kearney was dispatched to a call of a man who was unconscious and stopped breathing just as Deputy Kearney arrived. Kearney administered NARCAN and performed CPR on the man until an ambulance arrived.
It’s the season to hike and camp which also means it’s the season to be Bear Aware. Utah’s mountains and forests are home to thousands of black bears and the Division of Wildlife Resources is urging the public to be smart for the benefit of all. “Summer is here and hikers and campers are out in full force,” shares DWR Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer.
Pat Vaughn called the KVEL studio this week for an interview on the Meet the Candidate Forum. Vaughn is running as the Democratic candidate for the Senate District 26 seat currently held by Senator Kevin Van Tassell. Her campaign information can be found at www.patvaughnutahsenate.com.
Brian Gorum visited the KVEL studio last week for an interview on the Meet the Candidate Forum. Gorum is running for the Senate District 26 seat currently held by Senator Kevin Van Tassell. His campaign information can be found at www.gorum4ut.com.
Saturday is free fishing day in Utah and with so many beautiful fishing spots in the Basin it would be a crime to miss the fun. “Free Fishing Day is an opportunity to get your families out for the start of summer!” shares DWR representative Tonya Kieffer.
A friendly rivalry between the Duchesne and Uintah County Libraries is fueling more local kids to sign up for the summer reading programs. Uintah County Library Director Sam Passey took to Facebook a week ago announcing that the Duchesne County Library group had more children signed up for their Summer Reading Program and urged Uintah County residents to sign up and get reading.
Traffic was slow moving on SR-191 on Wednesday after an accident resulted in a hazardous spill. According to Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Todd Royce, a semi hauling 12 containers of potassium hydroxide overturned in the southbound lane at mile post 369 just after 11am. Ten of the 12 containers cracked open causing a spill on the highway.
No driver is immune to the dangers that wildlife can pose when crossing the road but travelers are especially at risk when someone is driving recklessly. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a red Pontiac Bonneville was traveling eastbound on Highway 40 near Daniel’s Canyon on June 2nd at around 11:20pm when it struck a moose and its calf that were standing in the roadway.
Christine Watkins visited the KVEL studio this week for an interview on the Meet the Candidate Forum. Watkins is the incumbent Senator seeking reelection in the Senate District 69 seat which serves constituents in Carbon, Grand, Emergy, and Duchesne County. Her campaign information can be found at www.voteforwatkins.com